What is the difference between Church of England and Presbyterian?

Answer 1

The Church of England, known as the Anglican Church, has worship and government that are very similar to the Roman Catholic church. Anglican clergy are called priests, with a hierarchy from priests to bishops and archbishops. Anglican worship follows the form of the Mass, focusing on the Eucharist. The Book of Common Prayer, the Divine Office, and the rich history of the Church in England are among many factors that shape the unique Anglican identity.

The Presbyterian Church, or more properly, the several Presbyterian denominations, follow the Reformed Tradition, a part of the Reformation that continued reforming according to the theology of John Calvin and John Knox. Like many other Protestant traditions, Presbyterians recognize the priesthood of all believers, which means that no other intermediary is required between the believer and the Creator other than Jesus Christ. Clergy are called Reverend or Pastor, and the focus of the worship service is the reading and teaching of Scripture.

Answer 2

The Church of England was formed when Henry VIII refused to acknowledge the Pope in Rome, as he would not allow him to remarry, and declared himself the Head of Church in England. The Roman Catholic Church continues to acknowledge the Pope as supreme leader of the Church on earth (St Peter being the first pope directly established by Jesus) while the King or Queen of England is viewed as the (mostly ceremonial) head of the Church of England. Many of the practices remain the same though there have been many theological differences which have cropped up over the centuries. Additional information and correction of the above Henry VIII appointed himself as the 'Supreme Governor' of the Church of England, not the 'head'. The Head of the Church of England is Jesus Christ. The Spiritual leader is the Archbishop of Canterbury. Roman Catholics believe that Jesus Christ himself created the first head of the Catholic Church - St Peter and this is supported by various references in the Bible, although many other denominations refute this. This Apostolic Tradition (ie being able to trace the line through the bishops of the church back to the origin 12 apostles) is intrinsic to the Catholic Church and this direct link with Christ was continued by the early Church Fathers, who were links in that chain of succession. The Anglican Church also traces its roots through Apostolic succession, because of their retention of the bishop as overseer of an area known as a diocese. The original Catholic (in the sense of 'universal') Church was directly entrusted with the teachings of Jesus and the apostles and, thus, Catholic belief comes from sacred tradition and sacred scripture. Some other denominations believe that scripture alone is the source of their teaching but this is itself denied in the Bible. In the Anglican church, the three pillars of faith include Scripture, Reason, and Tradition, although most Anglicans would say that scripture is by far the most important, as reason and tradition are human contributions whereas scripture is regarded as the inspired Word of God. Whilst it is commonly believed that The Church of England was formed by Henry VIII because the pope would not let him remarry and, thus, in a fit of pique, formed his ''own church", it was apposite to invoke more high-minded reasons that were genuinely felt by Lutherans and other protestants in Europe. His divorce was simply the last straw in a line of problems between Henry VIII and the Church. The great schism into the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox, over differences of doctrine, was followed by the breakaway of the Protestant movement in Germany, as Martin Luther was apppalled with Rome over the selling of indulgences and the despicable actions of the Inquisition, among other corrupt activities. It was only a matter of time before others broke away - it did not take Henry a great deal of effort to break away too, his divorce being a convenient excuse, as the monasteries and Catholic (or - now more properly termed 'Roman' Catholic) institutions in England were becoming as corrupt as those on the continent holding power over the poor through their inability to access scripture or services in their own language. One of the first reforms Henry and his successors made was the dissolution of the powerful and corrupt monasteries, the seizing of their many treasures to help the poor, and the formation of the Book of Common Prayer - services and Bible readings in the common tongue of English rather than Latin - a book that is still in use today along side a modern counterpart 'Common Worship'. This resulted in an explosion in church attendance to the 'new' services where the common people could, at last, hear for themselves the scriptures read and services conducted, without having to rely on a priest to tell them.

The Church of England is a widespread church ranging from quite Catholic styles of worship through to Pentecostal-style evangelical services. This has led to some accusations that the Church of England is too influenced by the changing fashions of the time and that a basic belief cannot be constantly reinterpreted for the wider acceptance of the public. However, unlike the Roman Catholic Church, which has added to doctrine throughout history, including those doctrines listed below, The Church of England, despite its apparent diversity, has maintained the essential beliefs as were originally enshrined at the start of the church in the 39 Articles of Faith (1563) - statements of belief that are scripture-based as opposed to coming from the Pope and from church authorities. The scripture that forms their basis was itself manipulated by previous emperors, popes and church authorities, but by using the most reliable translations of scripture, especially the earliest versions, The Church of England tried to ensure that the original intent of the church established by Christ, and not that of human invention, was actually adopted. The C of E has bishops like the RC church, and celebrates the Holy Communion (the Anglican version of the Catholic Mass) and baptism of infants, but most members refuse to believe in the transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the actual physical body and blood of Christ, rather believing the act of taking the sacrament as a memorial ('Do this in remembrance of me...' is more believed than 'This ismy body...'. Similarly the C of E refuses to believe in RC doctrines such as purgatory, veneration of the Virgin Mary, limbo, praying to saints, celibacy of the priesthood and infallibility of the pope. Furthermore, the vast majority of Anglicans are deeply concerned over the new movement within the Roman Catholic Church of attempting to declare the Virgin Mary as 'co-redemptrix' alongside Jesus, contrary to scripture. Whereas the Roman Catholic Church is ruled directly by the Pope and the Vatican, the Anglican Church is goverened by the General Synod. The General Synod currently steers the political, academic and, occasionally, theological direction of the Church of England. It is made primarily of God-ordained clergy plus many members of the laity, elected from their own parishes through prayer and democracy. Another opinion There is still deep-seated prejudice towards Roman Catholicism, demonstrated above, that encourages disseminating lies and misinterpretations. I am sure the vast majority of Anglicans have never heard of the obscure term 'co-redemptrix' which, far from being a threatening, arcane concept which can be distorted in Anti-Catholic propaganda, only acknowledges that Mary had a role in Christ's life and redemption of mankind. Final comment on the above Calling Mary a co-redemptrix suggests strongly an equal role in the redemption of humankind, however it is interpreted. The proposed adoption of the five Marian dogmas was placed in front of Pope John Paul II in 1997, and continues to be part of the Vatican discussions; These dogma are:

1. that Mary is the "Mother of God"

2. that Mary was "Ever-Virgin"

3. that Mary was herself "immaculately conceived" (without sin)

4. that Mary was assumed into Heaven and crowned "Queen of Heaven and Earth"

5. that Mary is "Mediatrix of all Graces, Co-redemptrix and Advocate"

... none of which has any basis in scripture or history.
1) Validity of Orders (of Priests and Bishops) 2) married clergy 3) female clergy 4) RITE 5) Papal Primacy 6)# of Sacraments 7) differences in Marian doctrine 8)Use of Heidiggerian philosphy over Aquinas' philosophy to explain "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist
The Church of England was formed when Henry VIII refused to acknowledge the Pope in Rome, as he would not allow him to remarry, and declared himself the Head of Church in England. The Roman Catholic Church continues to acknowledge the Pope as supreme leader of the Church on earth (St Peter being the first pope directly established by Jesus) while the King or Queen of England is viewed as the (mostly ceremonial) head of the Church of England. Many of the practices remain the same though there have been many theological differences which have cropped up over the centuries.

Henry VIII appointed himself as the 'Supreme Governor' of the Church of England, not the 'head'. The Head of the Church of England is Jesus Christ. The Spiritual leader is the Archbishop of Canterbury. Roman Catholics believe that Jesus Christ himself created the first head of the Catholic Church - St Peter and this is supported by various references in the Bible, although many other denominations refute this. This Apostolic Tradition (ie being able to trace the line through the bishops of the church back to the origin 12 apostles) is intrinsic to the Catholic Church and this direct link with Christ was continued by the early Church Fathers, who were links in that chain of succession. The Anglican Church also traces its roots through Apostolic succession, because of their retention of the bishop as overseer of an area known as a diocese. The original Catholic (in the sense of 'universal') Church was directly entrusted with the teachings of Jesus and the apostles and, thus, Catholic belief comes from sacred tradition and sacred scripture. Some other denominations believe that scripture alone is the source of their teaching but this is itself denied in the Bible. In the Anglican church, the three pillars of faith include Scripture, Reason, and Tradition, although most Anglicans would say that scripture is by far the most important, as reason and tradition are human contributions whereas scripture is regarded as the inspired Word of God.

Whilst it is commonly believed that The Church of England was formed by Henry VIII because the pope would not let him remarry and, thus, in a fit of pique, formed his ''own church", it was apposite to invoke more high-minded reasons that were genuinely felt by Lutherans and other protestants in Europe. His divorce was simply the last straw in a line of problems between Henry VIII and the Church. The great schism into the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox, over differences of doctrine, was followed by the breakaway of the Protestant movement in Germany, as Martin Luther was apppalled with Rome over the selling of indulgences and the despicable actions of the Inquisition, among other corrupt activities. It was only a matter of time before others broke away - it did not take Henry a great deal of effort to break away too, his divorce being a convenient excuse, as the monasteries and Catholic (or - now more properly termed 'Roman' Catholic) institutions in England were becoming as corrupt as those on the continent holding power over the poor through their inability to access scripture or services in their own language. One of the first reforms Henry and his successors made was the dissolution of the powerful and corrupt monasteries, the seizing of their many treasures to help the poor, and the formation of the Book of Common Prayer - services and Bible readings in the common tongue of English rather than Latin - a book that is still in use today along side a modern counterpart 'Common Worship'. This resulted in an explosion in church attendance to the 'new' services where the common people could, at last, hear for themselves the scriptures read and services conducted, without having to rely on a priest to tell them.

The Church of England is a widespread church ranging from quite Catholic styles of worship through to Pentecostal-style evangelical services. This has led to some accusations that the Church of England is too influenced by the changing fashions of the time and that a basic belief cannot be constantly reinterpreted for the wider acceptance of the public. However, unlike the Roman Catholic Church, which has added to doctrine throughout history, including those doctrines listed below, The Church of England, despite its apparent diversity, has maintained the essential beliefs as were originally enshrined at the start of the church in the 39 Articles of Faith (1563) - statements of belief that are scripture-based as opposed to coming from the Pope and from church authorities. The scripture that forms their basis was itself manipulated by previous emperors, popes and church authorities, but by using the most reliable translations of scripture, especially the earliest versions, The Church of England tried to ensure that the original intent of the church established by Christ, and not that of human invention, was actually adopted. The C of E has bishops like the RC church, and celebrates the Holy Communion (the Anglican version of the Catholic Mass) and baptism of infants, but most members refuse to believe in the transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the actual physical body and blood of Christ, rather believing the act of taking the sacrament as a memorial ('Do this in remembrance of me...' is more believed than 'This ismy body...'. Similarly the C of E refuses to believe in RC doctrines such as purgatory, veneration of the Virgin Mary, limbo, praying to saints, celibacy of the priesthood and infallibility of the pope. Furthermore, the vast majority of Anglicans are deeply concerned over the new movement within the Roman Catholic Church of attempting to declare the Virgin Mary as 'co-redemptrix' alongside Jesus, contrary to scripture. Whereas the Roman Catholic Church is ruled directly by the Pope and the Vatican, the Anglican Church is goverened by the General Synod. The General Synod currently steers the political, academic and, occasionally, theological direction of the Church of England. It is made primarily of God-ordained clergy plus many members of the laity, elected from their own parishes through prayer and democracy. i think dis is right i just copied it from someone hope it helps!!!

Answer 3

The Church of Scotland is a presbyterian denomination (i.e. governed by elders, not bishops) and is not organizationally connected to the Church of England.

However, the Anglican Communion (of which the Church of England is the leading province) is represented in Scotland by the Scottish Episcopal Church.

Answer 4

The Church of England, known as the Anglican Church, has worship and government that are very similar to the Roman Catholic church. Anglican clergy are called priests, with a hierarchy from priests to bishops and archbishops. Anglican worship follows the form of the Mass, focusing on the Eucharist. The Book of Common Prayer, the Divine Office, and the rich history of the Church in England are among many factors that shape the unique Anglican identity.

The Presbyterian Church, or more properly, the several Presbyterian denominations, follow the Reformed Tradition, a part of the Reformation that continued reforming according to the theology of John Calvin and John Knox. Like many other Protestant traditions, Presbyterians recognize the priesthood of all believers, which means that no other intermediary is required between the believer and the Creator other than Jesus Christ. Clergy are called Reverend or Pastor, and the focus of the worship service is the reading and teaching of Scripture.